Start using Skype for Business (Lync) for IM and online meetings

Office 365 includes Skype for Business (Lync) , which lets you have instant messaging (IM), audio and video conversations, and Skype for Business (Lync) Meetings. To download Skype for Business (Lync), sign in to Office 365, then at the top of the page, click Settings > Office 365 settings > Software > Skype for Business (Lync).

With Skype for Business (Lync) you can:

See when people are available, away from their desk, or in a meeting

Send an instant message

Set up a Skype for Business (Lync) Meeting

Share your desktop or a program in a Skype for Business (Lync) Meeting